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November 2, 2012
Kobe Bryant, who plays for the second-best NBA team in town, said he hasn't seen the Clippers but he's impressed by what he knows about them.
"Going down the roster, it's like a Who's Who," he said.
For the Lakers, winless and painfully turnover-prone after eight exhibitions and two regular-season games, it's more a case of What's What.
The teams will meet Friday at Staples Center in a game that feels more meaningful than most early-season schedule-fillers.
A loss by the Lakers would intensify the howls for Coach Mike Brown's head, no matter that he's preaching patience and says turnovers and defensive mistakes can be corrected, themes that his players are echoing.
"I keep telling you guys it takes more than a couple games to get it," center Dwight Howard said Thursday with the weariness of a man who has answered the same question more times than he expected or wanted to.
If "it" means cohesion, leadership and a deep bench that rivals any in the NBA, the Clippers have it. Coming off a dynamic and physical opening-night victory over Memphis on Wednesday in which Jamal Crawford poured in 29 and their reserves produced 49 of their 101 points, they're looking inward in judging their progress. The Lakers, they say, aren't their measuring stick.
"Being better than one team is not saying a lot in this league," said forward Lamar Odom, who won consecutive championship rings with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010.
"That's not our goal, just to say, 'We had a better record than the team across the hall.' We're trying to be better than 31 … or is it 29 teams? How many teams in the NBA? That's the most important."
His math might be faulty, but his reasoning is sound.
The Clippers, quicker, more mobile and more in sync, are better than the Lakers now, for whatever that means. Will the Clippers also be better in April and May? Too much can happen between now and then to answer that definitively. But the way both teams play on Friday should provide a hint of how their seasons will go.
If a home crowd hungry for a win doesn't fire up the Lakers, if two high-turnover, low-defensive-quotient games don't inspire them to find the right balance between patience and urgency, this could be a long season filled with a lot of hack-a-Dwight and an aging Steve Nash looking more and more out of place.
If the Lakers emerge from their defensive doldrums, if their offense — which was supposed to be their main concern — continues to distribute the ball well and challenges a team that squandered a 12-point lead in the second quarter on Wednesday and was outrebounded by the Grizzlies, this could start a turnaround.
"It's going to be on us just trying to step up to the challenge, and we know how difficult it's going to be," said Clippers reserve Ronny Turiaf, another former Laker. "It's a team that's really stacked, that's trying to jell. But you never know when the jelling takes. Hopefully it's not against us."
If the Clippers can set the tone with controlled aggression and their speed, this could be the springboard to launch them to the top of a conference that lacks a dominant team as the Lakers find their footing and the suddenly less-imposing Oklahoma City Thunder adjusts after trading James Harden to Houston.
"I think it will be extremely physical from every position," said guard Steve Blake, who will start for the Lakers if Nash is too hampered by a lower-leg bruise. "And of course they're going to push the pace. They have the athletes to do that."
Brown predicted an emotional matchup. "They're a cross-town team and they're a better team," he said. "It's sort of a rivalry now, and so it will probably be a physical game."
This is the Clippers' chance to start elevating this into a genuine rivalry. For the Lakers, it's another chance to figure out who should be where and what's what.
"This is the third game of the year. We're going to keep getting better," Howard said. "That's the only thing we can do."
May the best team win. So far, that has been the Clippers.
Copyright © 2014, Los Angeles Times


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The state capital GUWAHATI (or Gauhati) lies on the banks of the Brahmaputra, whose swollen sandy channel is so wide that the far shore is often invisible. It's a dirty and crowded city, but as it's the main gateway to the region you will probably need to stay here for at least a night or two. The busy downtown market area contrasts sharply with the rural riverside northeast of the centre, and the surrounding hills beyond. Guwahati's main attractions are the Kamakhya, Navagraha and Umananda temples, while northwest of the city are the silk village of Sualkachi, the pilgrimage site of Hajo and Manas National Park.
The bustling markets of Paltan Bazaar, Pan Bazaar and Fancy Bazaar, Guwahati's main shopping areas, are bunched in the centre on either side of the railway, with the older residential areas north of the tracks. Assamese silk, wooden rhinos and other crafts are sold at several shops on GNB Road, including the State Emporium. Assam's main business is tea, and tourists can visit the Assam Tea Auction Centre, in the Dispur suburb, with permission from the Senior Manager. The State Museum, on GNB Road, has tribal costumes and religious sculptures and the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra on Shillong Road, Panjabari district, is an arts complex with a museum, art gallery, theatre and Vaishnavite temple.
The Shiva temple of Umananda stands on Peacock Island in the middle of the Brahmaputra. Its location atop a steep flight of steps is more dramatic than the temple itself, but you may get to see some rare golden langur monkeys. Ferries leave regularly from Kachari and Umananda Ghat.
On the commanding Nilachal Hill, overlooking the river 8km west of the centre, the important Kali temple of Kamakhya, with its beehive-shaped shikhara, is a good example of the distinctive Assamese style of architecture. As one of the shakti pithas, it marks the place where Sati's yoni (vulva) landed when her body fell to earth in 51 pieces, and is one of the three most important Tantric temples in India. A short walk up the hill brings you to a smaller temple with wonderful views of Guwahati and the Brahmaputra.
East of the centre, on another hill, is the atmospheric Navagraha temple – the "temple of the nine planets", an ancient seat of astrology and astronomy – with wonderful acoustics. Housed in a single red dome, the central lingam is encircled by a further eight representing the planets.

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STEUBENVILLE - Carrie Nicole Smith and William Daniel Paynter were united in marriage on May 29 at St. Mark Catholic Church in North Carolina, with Deacon Louis Pais officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Carol Smith of Steubenville, and the groom is the son of Robin Paynter and William Ronald Paynter of Salem.
The bride wore a strapless satin-back gown and carried a bouquet of hot pink roses.
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Criss Needham of Cuyahoga Falls and Leigh Ann Needham of Akron served as maids of honor.
Erika Gainer of Kent served as matron of honor, and her daughter, Ava Gainer, served as flower girl.
Tyler Minamyer of Chesapeake, Va., served as best man. Groomsman included Joe Lesek of Miami and Tim Treleven of Las Vegas.
The bride is a 1999 graduate of Edison High School and a 2003 graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies.
She is employed at a staffing agency in Charlotte, N.C.
The groom is a 1997 graduate of Salem High School and a 2004 graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
He is employed as a regional manager for Gripper Gasket.
A reception was held at Northstone Country Club in North Carolina, and the couple honeymooned in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
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December 04, 2012 06:00 ET
Marnie Bennett Explains How a Drop in Housing Prices Can Actually Create a Positive Impact on the Nation's Economy
Marnie Bennett Explains How a Drop in Housing Prices Can Actually Create a Positive Impact on the Nation's Economy
OTTAWA--(Marketwire - Dec 4, 2012) - The Canadian real estate market has garnered the attention of individuals around the world as speculation regarding its sustainability has been questioned. After avoiding a bubble burst akin to that experienced by the United States in 2008 through an adjustment of lending regulations, Canada is now seeing the prices of its properties fall. While at first glance this may seem to be a negative occurrence, Marnie Bennett agrees with a CBC News article that lower housing costs may actually improve the overall economic environment.
According to the article: "After a multi-year run-up, price gains have slowed down and even started declining in many Canadian cities [...] That slowdown has led to much speculation that a modest price correction -- or worse -- could be in the offing, and gotten economists thinking about the implications of declining home prices in Canada's economy."
While a decline in housing prices may initially seem to negatively impact the economic landscape, Avery Shenfeld, world markets economist at CIBC, believes that it could actually increase spending throughout other economic sectors. As a result, it may create a stronger economy as a whole. The article explains: "Shenfeld's theory is that every dollar spent on housing is a dollar that could otherwise be spent somewhere else. So if a would-be homebuyer is able to knock $10,000 off the purchase price, that's $10,000 that's likely to be spent somewhere else, instead of pledged to a bank to pay back the mortgage."
Marnie Bennett, a noted marketing consultant within the real estate industry, agrees that lower housing prices may pave the way for a stronger economy. She also asserts that a drop in real estate costs may open up the market to potential buyers who, otherwise, would not be able to afford to purchase a property.
"Declining housing prices are most often seen as a negative real estate trend," Bennett explains, "but it is interesting to consider the ways in which cheaper properties might actually improve the economy and the quality of life for buyers who have lower budgets. As Shenfeld explains, lower prices mean more money being spent in other sectors. Lower prices also mean that more buyers can enter the market. As a result, people who may not have been able to afford to purchase a property can realize the dream of home ownership."
Bennett encourages individuals who are considering purchasing a new home to meet with a qualified real estate professional to discuss the options available to them.
A marketing consultant for Bennett Property Shop Realty, Marnie Bennett specializes in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums, and investment real estate properties. Marnie Bennett has a strong background in the real estate industry and is committed to assisting leaders in this field in creating marketing strategies that showcase their properties and speak to buyer values. Marnie Bennett looks forward to continuing to grow in the field while assisting buyers in finding their dream homes.
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Samaná, Santa Bárbara de Samaná by its full name, was founded in 1756 by Governor Rubio, but was entirely rebuilt after a fire in 1946. Its buildings encircle the beautiful long bay. Excursions to see the humpback whales from mid-January to mid-March are its main point of interest.
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The waters of the bay of Samaná are the elected winter "sanctuary of humpback whales". Over 3 000 of these mammals come here to find refuge and a safe breeding ground. They can be observed by boat from mid-January to mid-March, when they ar..
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"For a 2,500-chain store, like one of our largest clients, you're talking about having to calculate 15 billion forecasts within a couple of hours. We have to basically crunch through a lot of analytics in a very short period of time. " - Brian Stankovic, vice president of business development, Market6
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PureData System for Analytics (powered by Netezza technology), PureSystems, Big Data, Data Warehouse
A predictive-analytics solution provider in the United States increases processing speed, improves forecasting processes and gains the ability to offer its customers the analytics capabilities they need to enhance inventory management, drive sales growth and improve customer retention, when it implements an IBM PureData System for Analytics solution to perform complex analytics quickly.
Business need:
With the retail industry experiencing a significant blurring of channels, Market6, Inc. recognized that more and more companies needed ways to understand and use the increasing amount of data being generated to remain competitive. Market6 wanted to help its customers effectively capture and manage their information to determine what products to keep stocked and predict how much of a specific product to purchase; optimizing the flow of inventory is a critical factor in better managing inventory, controlling costs and avoiding waste.
Market6 implemented an IBM PureData System for Analytics solution, which is powered by IBM Netezza Analytics technology, to house and process more than 100 TB of data. The client uses the platform to operate its information services, so that retailers and manufacturer customers can view the same information at the same time. Further, Market6 uses the platform to power its customer-demand-forecasting model, which provides its customers with detailed reports to predict the optimal level of inventory.
By implementing an IBM PureData System for Analytics solution, Market6 gained the ability to provide its retail customers the information they need to increase competitiveness, improve customer retention and drive sales growth. The IBM Netezza Analytics technology's extremely fast processing speed, storage capabilities and efficient input/output (I/O) flows help the client improve forecasting and execution of data workloads. Integrating information from predictive and operational analytics will provide the client's customers with the ability to execute business decisions even faster.
To provide better logistics for its manufacturing customers, Market6 had to draw better insight out of 100 terabytes of data. Turning to the IBM PureData System for its data processing rigor, Market6 was able to bring together operational analytics and unstructured social media data to improve the digital path for retailers and manufacturers.
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Brian Stankovic – VP of Business Development – Market6 Inc.
Market6 is a company that enables both retailers and manufacturers of consumer package goods to prevent out of stocks on shelves by incorporating predictive analytics in with their data sets.
It's critical to have product on shelf and historically the way that stores and retailers handle that was ordering too much product and then selling through it eventually. Well, you can't do that with perishable product. An inventory is very expensive to hold any today.
A company can go ahead and take a look at the forecast against the inventory positions to be in a better position especially when those critical targeted promotions come up.
Systems like PureSystems being able to enable the processing and the storage of all that data that you need to execute against something like that is critical and is going to become more important in the future especially when you start overlaying everything coming in from social media and the Internet.
Think about the 100 plus terabytes that we process and store. You know, it is basically impractical to to crunch through that volume of data information on a daily basis.
We started using the Netezza system so that has enabled that fast processing, the storage of the information, the input, output flow through that we need in order to basically turn around significant number of forecast, retail execution alerts, work flows, planograms, information like that to be able to turn that around every single night.
We'll be able to utilize the advanced capabilities of Puredata system for analytics will bring us by migrating the operational analytics that we do today with the social media and the other unstructured data to basically integrate those two together to kind of highlight the digital path to purchase for both retailers and manufacturers.
Products and services used
IBM products and services that were used in this case study.
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RNCSE 33:6 now on-line
NCSE is pleased to announce that the latest issue of Reports of the National Center for Science Education is now available on-line.
NCSE's first webinar for activists
What can citizens like you do to respond when science education comes under attack? How can you and other concerned citizens organize to fight back? What can you do to prevent attacks on science education in your community? NCSE is pleased to announce the first of a new series of on-line workshops aimed at broadening and deepening the networks that make our work possible. The workshop begins at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time (6:00 p.m. Eastern time) on November 25, 2013, and spaces are still available, so register now!
A groundswell of support in Texas
When the Texas state board of education held its final public hearing on science textbook adoption on November 20, 2013, NCSE's Joshua Rosenau was on hand to present the board with a statement urging the adoption of the textbooks endorsed by no fewer than fifty-one scientific and educational societies.
Kudos for NCSE's Reid
"Ann Reid has been a researcher, a policy wonk, and a program manager. In January, she will put on a new hat — as first responder to attacks on science education," reported Science Insider (November 20, 2013), taking notice of NCSE's announcement of Reid's appointment as its new executive director, succeeding Eugenie C. Scott.
A final defeat for Freshwater
In a 4-3 decision issued on November 19, 2013, the Supreme Court of Ohio upheld the termination of John Freshwater.
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April 6 – Happy Birthday Andy Phillips
Jason Giambi's mediocre defensive talents at first base were a source of constant consternation for Joe Torre and the Yankee front office. When he first joined the club as a prized free agent in 2002, the Giambino's offensive production was good enough to offset his weakness
in the field but over the years, as his hitting declined, his defensive deficiencies became more of a net negative. So beginning in 2004, the
Yankees began employing what I've come to refer to as the "Affordable Gloves for Giambi" initiative. These were first basemen who could field better than Jason and who were willing to play for what the Yankee's then considered were "modest" salaries. In 2004, Giambi's glove was Tony Clarke. Then in 2005, the Yankees handed the job to an aging Tino Martinez. In 2006, as Giambi's contract was nearing its end, the team took a new approach by giving the role to a first base prospect in the Yankee's Minor League organization. That turned out to be today's Birthday Celebrant.
Andy Phillips had hit 80 home runs during his three previous seasons in New York's farm system when he assumed the "Glove for Giambi" role in April of 2006. The Yankees had selected the Tuscaloosa, AL native in the seventh round of the 1999 draft out of the University of Alabama, so he was already 29-years-old when given the opportunity to become the Yankee's regular first baseman. He turned out to be solid defensively but as a right handed hitter, his power was marginalized by Yankee Stadium. He hit just .240 that first season and his on-base percentage was a very-low .288.
He found himself back in the minors to start the 2007 season as the Yankees opened that year with former Gold Glove winner and World Series Game 4 ball-stealer, Doug Mientkiewicz at first. When Mientkiewicz got hurt in June of that year, Phillips was called up to replace him and he did that rather well. Andy hit .292 in 61 games that year plus he played flawless defense at first base, handling 408 chances without making an error. Despite the improved effort, the Yankee front office decided Phillips was not in their plans for the future and released him after the 2007 season. He was picked up by the Reds and even played a few games for the Mets in 2008 but was back in the minors the following year and playing in Japan, during the 2010 season.
Phillips shares his April 6th birthday with another Yankee prospect who was trying to work his way up New York's farm team chain the same time as Andy. This Yankee pitching prospect, also born on April 6th tried to make the same climb three decades earlier.


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The Wishing Trees
by John Shors
Master storyteller John Shors is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sales of his new book to the Arbor Day Foundation, and hopes his novel "inspires readers to go out and plant their own 'wish tree.'"
Called "an affecting and sensitively rendered study of grief and loss, the healing power of artistic expression, and the life-altering rewards of travel to distant lands,"* The Wishing Trees tells the tale of Ian, a former high-tech executive. A year after the death of his wife, Kate, Ian travels with their ten-year–old daughter, Mattie, across Asia.
Along the way, they leave paper "wishes" in ancient trees as symbols of their connection to Kate and their dreams for the future.
We appreciate Shors's dedication to trees and nature, and thank him for his generous donation to the earth.
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Providence, RI – Roger Williams Park Zoo is honoring moms with not just one, but two days of fun on May 11 and 12. Moms will receive free admission to the Zoo when accompanied by a paying child and all visitors will enjoy a variety of special activities offered to help kids give their moms a special time.
Art creation stations will be open for kids to make a special present for mom, as well as an origami station and 500 carnations for the first 500 moms to come to the Zoo! Outdoor activity zones and animal encounters, music and entertainers will round out the day for a memorable trip to the Zoo with mom.
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April 21 2014 - April 26 2014
There will be a FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE to and from the festival Wednesday through Sunday (donations accepted). Call Donnie Hill at (254) 592-7931 or (254) 965-4179 to schedule a ride.
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What's it like to stay at the Bud Light Hotel? All About Beer editor John Holl got to find out with a two-night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, which was turned into the Bud Light Hotel for a week. He chronicled his stay (Internet required), finding it to be an unforgettable experience. He was excited to connect with the brand, and he found other visitors and employees were as well: "Same for the A-B employees staying at the hotel. They are loyal to their company and their brands. They wear it on their sleeves, and are a good reminder that behind every multi-national corporation there are men and women who care, and work hard. I admire that a great deal."
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The evolution of Ben E. Keith Company has occurred through visionary management and the beverage story is no different from those humble beginnings in 1906 as a produce company. Then, Ben E. Keith was known as Harkrider-Morrison Company and was a wholesaler of groceries and sundries. Within a few years of its founding, Ben E. Keith's knowledge of routing, operations, and sales pulled him into a leadership role, and, by 1931, the company was renamed after him.
While Keith accomplished many remarkable achievements, none are more valuable to the Beverage Division as his decision to venture into the selling of ice cream syrups to offset the summer loss of sales of vegetables and fruits. In 1928, Keith visited St. Louis and met with Adolphus Busch, whose brewery was making syrups, baker's yeast and other products since it could not brew beer during Prohibition. When Prohibition ended, Ben E. Keith Company became a wholesaler of Anheuser Busch beers.
Then enters Gaston Hallam, the father of Robert and Howard, our current owners. Gaston began his career with the company in 1924 and later became a major stockholder, president and chairman. He was witness to much of the lack of regulation during the first years after the repeal of Prohibition, the formation of the WBDT (wholesale beer distributors of Texas), and the evolution of refrigerated, package trucks. When Gaston decided to step down from his Chairman position in 1979, he announced his son Robert as his successor.
It was under the leadership of Robert that many things began to change. Under Robert, the food division went from being a produce distributor to one of the largest full-service institutional distributors in the country.
The Beverage Division achieved a milestone in December of 1982 when it was the second distributor in the country to sell a million barrels of beer in one calendar year. Both Food and Beverage continued to grow over the next several decades but the next milestone for Beverage did not come until 2007.
It was in that year that Ben E. Keith began distributing products outside of the Anheuser-Busch portfolio and in 2008, purchased C.R. Goodman Company and picked up 60 import & craft brands. Later that same year we acquired Authentic Distributing and added another 30 brewery partners. And again in 2009, Ben E. Keith acquired 60 additional brands from Glazers Distributing. These three purchases brought the company to the forefront of the beverage industry and the ability to sell many brands statewide. Now in our 107th year of business, the beverage division sells over 39 million cases of beer all through the state. It is the continued vision of our leaders throughout the years that has made Ben E. Keith Company a success.


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Holding closely over the years to its founding mission — to provide education and networking for religious conference managers — RCMA today has more than 2,000 members and $11 million in assets. Its diverse membership represents more than 800 different religious organizations. The association continues to be the instrumental organization in defining, nurturing, and elevating the profile of the religious conference market and its collective economic impact.
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Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of Anything Goes, starring Tony® Award winner Sutton Foster as "Reno Sweeney" and Tony® and Academy® Award winner Joel Grey as "Moonface Martin."
The cast will also feature Colin Donnell as "Billy Crocker", Adam Godley as "Lord Evelyn Oakleigh," Laura Osnes as "Hope Harcourt," Jessica Stone as "Erma," Walter Charles as "Captain," Robert Creighton as "Purser," Andrew Cao as "Luke," Raymond J. Lee as "John," with John McMartin as "Elisha Whitney" and Jessica Walter as "Evangeline Harcourt." Additional cast members include Clyde Alves, Ward Billeisen, Joyce Chittick, Nikki Renée Daniels, Margot De La Barre, Kimberly Fauré, Josh Franklin, Justin Greer, Daniel J. Edwards, Tari Kelly, Shina Ann Morris, Linda Mugleston, Kevin Munhall, Adam Perry, William Ryall, Jennifer Savelli, Anthony Wayne, Kristen Beth Williams.
Directed & choreographed by Tony® Award winner Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes will begin performances March 10th, 2011 and officially open on April 7th, 2011 on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 West 43rd Street).
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Genes are inherited from our biological parents in specific ways. One of the basic patterns of inheritance of our genes is called X-linked recessive inheritance.
X-linked inheritance means that the gene causing the trait or the disorder is located on the X chromosome. Remember, females have two X chromosomes, while males have one X and one Y. Genes on the X chromosome can be recessive or dominant, and their expression in females and males is not the same. Genes on the Y chromosome do not exactly pair up with the genes on the X chromosome. X-linked recessive genes are expressed in females only if there are two copies of the gene (one on each X chromosome). However, for males, there needs to be only one copy of an X-linked recessive gene in order for the trait or disorder to be expressed. For example, a woman can carry a recessive gene on one of the X chromosomes unknowingly, and pass it on to a son, who will express the trait:
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Why would a Fan want to host a house concert?
House concerts rock! Fans get:
· An intimate, personal, participatory live music experience surrounded by friends from the comfort of their own home
· Connection to the musician – you get to know them as a person, not just as an act on stage
· To impress your friends! Not only do you know about the best music, you get the musicians to play live at your house. How cool are you?!
· To see live music from the comfort of your own home – music venues are often loud, smoky, you're not necessarily with the people you want to be with, and pay for expensive drinks.
I want to book a musician for an event. How does the booking process work?
Hear It Local makes it easy to find the perfect musician or band for any live music event.
1.) Start by searching musician profiles by genre, popularity, and price to find perfect fit for your upcoming event. Select "Book Now" when you find the winner.
2.) We'll walk you through all of the logistics (this includes deciding whether you want to pay direct or crowd-fund the event through friends).
3.) The artist will have 48 hours to accept, decline, or make a counter offer.
4.) Once the artist has approved a booking offer, you'll have 48 hours to respond.
5.) We'll help you invite friends via Facebook / twitter / email.
What is crowd funding?
When you make a booking offer, you have the option to pay the booking fee directly or "crowd fund" the event. Crowd funding lets you collect money from your guests prior to the event.
What's the difference between Guaranteeing and NOT Guaranteeing the funding goal?
If you crowd fund an event, you have the option to Guarantee the funding goal. This means that if your guests do not meet the funding goal, you will pay the difference. Artists are more likely to accept guaranteed booking offers. As an additional perk, you get to keep any money raised above the funding goal.
If you choose to NOT Guarantee the funding goal, you won't be on the hook for the funding goal. You'll have the option to cancel the event (up to a week prior to the event) if it's not looking like you'll meet the funding goal. If you surpass the funding goal, all additional funds will go to the artist.
How much do Bands typically charge for events?
Booking fees vary. Musicians list their typical fees for different kinds of events in their profile. You can make a booking offer based on your budget.
Fees typically range anywhere from $50 to $500 for house concerts and private events. Crowd-funding a house concert is a very affordable way to enjoy live music with friends (typically $5-$20 per guest).
What does Hear It Local charge me – the event organizer?
Hear It Local does not charge the event host any additional fees.
If you pay for the event directly, you just pay the booking fee that's negotiated between you and the musician. If you crowd-fund the event, each guest will be charged a nominal fee of $0.50 (in addition to the minimum fee that you set) to cover our credit card processing fees.
What happens if the event doesn't get fully funded before the funding deadline?
1.) If you opted to pay for the event yourself, then there's no funding deadline. Your card will be charged the day of the event.
2.) If you chose to crowd fund the event andyouGuaranteed the booking fee, your card will be charged the remainder of the funding goal the day of the event.
3.) If you chose to crowd fund the event and did NOT Guarantee the booking, you will receive an email outlining these 3 options prior to the funding deadline (7 days prior to the event):
-The host can opt to pay the difference. The host's card will be charged at the time of the event.
-The host can ask the artist to reduce the fee to the current dollar amount raised. The artist can accept the new terms or decline.
-The host can cancel the event before the funding deadline without penalty. If the funding goal is not met at the time of the funding deadline, the event will be automatically canceled.
What happens if the funding goal is exceeded?
If you guaranteed the funding goal, all excess funds raised above the funding goal will be paid to you (the host) within two weeks after the performance.
If the funding goal is Not Guaranteed, all excess funds raised above the funding goal will be paid to the artist within two weeks after the performance.
What are the cancellation policies for host-paid events?
-Artist cancels more than 7 days prior to the event. No fee will be charged.
-Artist cancels within 7 days of the event. No fee will be charged. Hear It Local reserves the right to issue the artist Strike 1, and the artist faces possible suspension or termination of Membership. Host may post feedback.
-Host cancels more than 7 days prior to the event. No fee will be charged. Host cannot post feedback.
-Host cancels within 7 days of the event. A partial refund will be provided. An artist reimbursement fee will be allocated to the artist, which represents 10% of the booking fee. Additionally, the host forfeits a 10% transaction fee, which goes to cover Hear It Local's processing fees. The remaining 80% of the booking fee is refunded to the host.
See our Terms of Use for a comprehensive list of cancellation policies
What are the cancellation policies for crowd-funded events?
-Artist cancels more than 7 days prior. No fee will be charged.
-Artist cancels within 7 days of the event. No fee will be charged. Hear It Local reserves the right to issue the artist Strike 1, and the artist faces possible suspension or termination of Membership. Host may post feedback
-Host cancellation more than 7 days prior to the event. No fee will be charged. Host cannot post feedback
-Host cancellation within 7 days of the event. A partial refund will be provided. An artist reimbursement fee will be allocated to the artist, which represents 10% of the booking fee. Additionally, the host forfeits a 10% transaction fee, which goes to cover Hear It Local's processing fees. The remaining 80% of the booking fee is refunded to the host.
How does GetBooked work?
The GetBooked custom tab image, "Book a House Concert" educates consumers that it's possible to book their favorite band for a house show. Fans go through a quick and easy booking request process where they submit their location, the date and time of the event, the amount they are offering to pay the artist for the show, and other pertinent information. Fans can decide to crowd fund the event through the app as well. The artist has 48 hours to accept, counter-offer, or decline the booking offer. Once the artist accepts the booking request, GetBooked allows the fan to easily promote the show to friends on Facebook.
GetBooked leverages the artist's existing fan base to create a new, sustainable revenue stream requiring no additional marketing effort. GetBooked brings fans extraordinary live music experiences, right in their own homes and allows artists to make a living doing what they love.
What are house concerts?
House concerts are live music events held in your home, backyard, or anywhere you please that can range in size from anywhere to 5 people on up. House concerts can take a form similar to a typical concert, where the guests are there to listen to the performance, or they can take a form similar to a private event, where the live music is a part of the party experience, but doesn't take center stage. House concerts are an amazing way to bring friends together and to listen to the music of the artists that you love in a more intimate setting. We believe that house concerts are the key to powering a sustainable independent music economy.
Why would a musician want to play a house concert?
A house concert is one of the best gigs an independent artist can get! Artists get:
- A captive audience there to listen to the music
- A way to fill out unbooked dates on a tour or at home
- The opportunity to break down the barrier between musicians and fans and build real connections
- Easy opportunities to sell merch
- Access to new fans (often the host will invite his friends, many of whom are new to the artist)
And GetBooked offers:
- Fan education and inspiration. If you let them know that house concerts are possible and affordable, they'll want to book!
- Direct to fan booking with no additional marketing effort
- Booking offers that come to the artist, rather than the other way around
- Artists don't have to worry about negotiating fees or whether or not they will receive payment at the end of the night – all of that is taken care of with the GetBooked app.
- Artists set the terms of the engagement up front (minimum booking fee, minimum number of guests) so the fan knows the parameters before submitting a booking request. No haggling.
Why would a fan want to host a house concert?
House concerts rock! Fans get:
- An intimate, personal, participatory live music experience surrounded by friends from the comfort of their own home
- Connection to the musician – you get to know them as a person, not just as an act on stage
- The opportunity to bring live music to people who don't often get to experience it. House concerts open up live music to people of all ages (from grandparents to young children) and creates memorable music experiences you can share with all the people you love.
- To provide a venue to support local, independent artists to do what they love and to make a living doing it
- To impress your friends! Not only do you know about the best music, you get the musicians to play live at your house. How cool are you?!
- To see live music from the comfort of your own home – music venues are often loud, cramped, expensive, and some of the best local shows start too late.
And GetBooked offers:
- You don't have to go hunting around to find live music for your event. You know which of your favorite artists are available and interested in booking house concerts and you can do it right from their Facebook fan page
- You don't have to reach out directly to the artist – GetBooked does everything for you - just input your event information
- You don't have to worry about offering too much or too little $$. GetBooked offers suggested pricing (based on the artist's input) so you know what is an appropriate range to offer.
- Crowd funding! Let your friends help cover the cost of the event. GetBooked will take donations from friends, help you market the event to your community, and even let you back out of the booking if you can't get it funded in time.
- No awkward money exchange at the end of the night – all of the funding is handled up front by GetBooked so you get to have a personal relationship, rather than a business transaction, with the musicians you love.
Who is GetBooked for?
GetBooked is a Facebook app for independent musicians who want to inspire and enable their fans to book them for house concerts and private events. Most fans have no idea that they can get their favorite independent musician to play a live show at their house for a reasonable fee. Once they find out, they're excited to make it happen and they just need the tools to facilitate the process. GetBooked works on both fronts. The custom app tab icon serves to educate fans about what's possible (Book a House Concert) and then guides them though a fast and simple booking request process. This means that independent musicians get bookings (while they're on tour, or playing locally) and make money on Facebook without having to do any additional marketing. And it means that fans get extraordinary live music experiences, delivered to their door. Just install the app and let the button bring fan-generated bookings to you.
What is Hear It Local?
Hear It Local is the booking platform for Independent music. We help fans find, fund and book local musicians for their house concerts and parties, and we connect industry professionals with musicians for their venues and events. Our booking platform makes it easy for anyone to book live, independent music.
The company was founded by Matt Lombardi, CEO, a die-hard music fan, and Glenn Shope, CTO and Independent musician.
Is Membership Free?
Yes! Membership is free for all member types, sign up now!
I forgot my password. How do I retrieve it?
From the home page, click on "sign in" found in the header. From there, select "forgot your password?".
I am a musician, a booking agent, and I run a local record store. Can I promote all of these profiles under one account?
Yes. Simply create an account for one of your entities (music fan, musician, venue). Once your account has been created, scroll down on the Profile Switcher to find the text, Add a profile.
From there you can add additional artist/musician or venue profiles.
How do I add songs, images, video, and other content onto my artist profile page?
That's an easy one! Just login and select "Edit My Profile" under your profile picture. You can access and edit your artist profile from here.
I registered but can not seem to login. What now?
You should have received a verification email during the sign up process. If you did not receive this e-mail, please double check your spam folder.
If it's not there, you can send an email through the "Give us Your Feedback" form and we will assist you further.
Please include your name, email and telephone number in your submittal.
How can I find a musician or band that I'm looking for?
The easiest way is to hit the "Book an Artist" link on the navigation bar. From there you can use the search field to find a particular artist or browse artists by genre, top-rated, most popular, or alphabetically.
How do I upload photos to my profile page?
Login and select the "Edit My Profile" link under your name and profile information (left side of the site). From there, select "edit images."
How can I delete my account?
You can email email@example.com and he'll take care of it for you.
Why are house concerts great for musicians?
A House Concert is one of the best gigs an independent musician can get!
- A captive audience focused on their music
- A way to fill out unbooked dates on tour or at home
- An opportunity to build a die-hard fan base and sell merch
I'm an Artist or in a Band, how can Hear It Local help?
Hear It Local is the booking platform for independent music. We help musicians get paying gigs at live music venues and house concerts.
We also help musicians promote their shows. Connect your Hear It Local profile to ArtistData or upload your tour dates manually to get your shows listed on Hear It Local's calendar.
How do I install GetBooked on my musician fan page?
You can install the app here: http://on.fb.me/SnT9x2
Then select "go to app."
How much do you charge artists?
There are no signup costs and no subscription fees – the app is free. We make money only when the musician does through a 7.5% revenue share on bookings.
After getting booked for an event, how do I get paid and when does it happen?
Hear It Local will request the artist's bank information so that we can make an ACH payment. This is the simplest way to transfer funds. The funds will be transferred within 14 days after the event.
I manage a venue. Can I get my shows included on the live music calendar?
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Explore nature during the Art in Nature Family Day at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute on Sunday, October 5, from 12 to 4 pm. Bird-watching, nature-inspired art projects, creative movement workshops, family gallery talks, and an exotic and native bird display will have all ages enjoying the great outdoors. Gallery admission and activities are free on this day.
Hike up Stone Hill for bird-watching expeditions with naturalist Stacey Chilcoat of the Nashua River Watershed Association. Inhabiting the area are pileated woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees, red tailed hawks, tufted titmice, and cedar waxwings. Bird identification sheets to use and take home will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes. Expeditions will be held at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.
Peter Dubacher of the Berkshire Bird Paradise Sanctuary will bring his fine, feathered friends to the Clark for the afternoon. Located in nearby Grafton, NY, the sanctuary provides a home to injured and unwanted birds, including some endangered species. Be captivated by the educational and beautiful display of exotic and native birds including a bald eagle, golden eagle, osprey, red tailed hawk, great horned wwl, and African crowned cranes. Cranes are a symbol of peace in Japan. The birds will be on view near Stone Hill Center, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
Drawing inspiration from the Clark's 140-acre campus, create nature-inspired art projects. Make your own nature journal and rock masterpieces. Recycled-paper-making workshops, led by local artist Cynthia Lewis, will be held on the half hour, 12:30 through 3:30 pm.
At 1 and 3 pm, Caldecott Medal winner Mordicai Gerstein will lead a visual imagination presentation based on his illustrations for the book How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird, followed by a book signing. Along with writing and illustrating books for children, Gerstein is a painter, sculptor, and prize-winning designer and director of animated films.
Isabelle Holmes, local dance instructor, will lead kids in movement games and dances inspired by wild animals and elements in nature. These "Flight in Nature" creative movement workshops will be held 12:30 and 2:30 pm for ages four to seven, and 1:30 and 3:30 pm for ages eight and up.
The recycled-paper-making workshops will take place in the Hunter Studio at Stone Hill Center. Designed to blend gracefully into the hillside on the Clark's campus, Stone Hill Center is integrated into the surrounding landscape through a network of scenic trails and walking paths. Visitors can enjoy generous vistas of the countryside and the Green Mountains and Taconic Range. The building's architect, Tadao Ando, was selected because of his contemplative style and ability to weave architecture seamlessly into a natural environment. Reed Hilderbrand Associates, landscape architects, set the building within a meadow of tall grasses and rejuvenated the woodland edge with red and white oaks, American beech and birch, sugar maples, and quaking aspen.
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Gus Kenworthy sat down with Sochi Studio to talk about the historic U.S. podium sweep in slopestyle skiing. (Photo: Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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As America commemorates the 225th anniversary of the United States Constitution on Monday, there are alarming signs we face a growing national historical amnesia that endangers the well-being of America's legacy of liberty and self-government.
The latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (2010) found that 55 percent of America's high school seniors did not meet even a "basic" attainment level in American history. The American Council of Trustees and Alumni found that 81 percent of seniors at our nation's "top 55" colleges received a "D" or "F" on a basic high-school level test on U.S. history. Other credible national studies confirm a troubling historical and civic illiteracy.
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First, American history is our national memory. History is made of the stories of America's extraordinary quest for liberty. Through history we learn of the founding values — the self-evident truths — found in our Declaration of Independence: that life and liberty are endowments vested in each human being by our Creator. Through history we remember the revolutionary principle that government derives its authority only by the consent of the governed. We discover the men and women in every generation who have championed liberty — from Concord Bridge in 1775 to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965 — and those who have defended it on battlefields by selfless service and sacrifice.
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National amnesia endangers our country. How devastating it is for an individual to lose one's personal memory. Memory anchors a person's very identity. How far worse it is for a nation to lose its shared memory and identity.
To reclaim our national memory and identity, the American Village Citizenship Trust believes we must renew teaching youth American history and civics. For in the words of Washington, they are the "future guardians of the liberty of this country."
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